Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn: Bright, Fun and Colorful Sweaters and Accessories Made Easy

by Stephanie Lotven

Add Joyful Color to Your Knits the Easy Way!

Make the most of your favorite self-striping yarn with 20 bright and brilliant patterns from Stephanie Lotven, of Tellybean Knits. Every skein of self-striping yarn contains a whole palette of exciting colors, so you can create eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or weave in all those ends when your project is complete. Stephanie’s spectacular designs go way beyond traditional striped socks, covering new and exciting ways to showcase these beautiful yarns in sweaters, hats, cowls and more.

Whether you’re building your knitting skills or looking for fresh inspiration, selfstriping yarn is truly your secret weapon for knitting garments that shine. The Rainbow Adventure Fingerless Mitts are a quick, satisfying project with big impact and the Indicator Shawl has a chic, geometric design that’s a blast to knit. Statement sweaters like the Sock Arms Cardigan knit up unexpectedly quickly with so many exciting colors to hold your interest. This collection includes a wide range of sizes for adults, as well as adorable variations for kids. Designed to surprise and delight, these unique patterns will brighten up your hand-knit wardrobe and make cheerful gifts for family and friends.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

465 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 19, 2021

Reviews

[Yassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is wonderfully written! The explanations are clear, the pictures are very well chosen, and the patterns are gorgeous!

As someone who was specifically looking for tips on how to use self-striping yarn in patterns beyond the pages of this book, I found pages 9-13 to be the most helpful.

The only thing that I have to say is that I would love to know how to determine the what the “maximum number of stitches” is for other patterns.

[Ellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many of the designs aren't to my personal taste, but for those who like the style, the patterns look simple enough to follow. There's a lot of grey for a pattern book focussing on colour, but there are some nice rainbow designs in the mix. I like the look of the Backlit Tee, but I have no plans to make anything from this book at this stage.

[H3dakota · Rating 5 out of 5]

Came across this book after I planned to knit Sock Arms sweater for myself. One of my fave yarns is Felici by Knit Picks, but I don't want to always knit socks with it. Love the patterns in this book!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many colorful knits!

I can’t wait to dive into my stash for self-striping yarns. I’ve already bookmarked five projects that are calling to me. Great photos, very detailed instructions and schematics. There’s something for knitters of all levels. This ebook is a terrific value.

[Erin Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I checked this one out from the library, but I think I’m going to have to get my own copy… there are several great patterns and creative ways to use striping yarn! And now I really want to make my own Bright Axis Tee :)

[Katsim Simons · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting patterns, many unique

On my want list (borrowed from library). Interesting construction, lots of technique how-tos, good index. I did not care for most of her hats, but there are many patterns that look intriguing here.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were several patterns that I want to knit from this book. I appreciate that it includes a lot of information on pairing yarns and learning how to knit with striping yarn. I also really like that it has a glossary in the back and I list of yarn resources!

[Cheri]

Patterns are nice and easy looking enough but not what I'm looking for at this time.
The Sock Arms Cardigan on page 129 is my highlight.

[Two Readers in Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun throughout, and the Sock Arms Cardigan is really a stand out pattern. The author gives great notes on modifying designs for fit and yarn selection.